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What's the Best Budget Smartphone?

Cutting through the clutter of smartphone options can be tough. Our updated guide aims to spotlight the best new budget smartphones just in time for your back-to-school or back-to-work needs.

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Money Saving News Stories for August 12, 2011

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Thrifty phone options

Cheaper cell phone options are easy enough to find, but you've got to be willing to give up your contract plan. In its place, writes The Post and Courier, you would choose one of several prepaid... Read more on The Post and Courier »

Cell phone plan comparison: The best deals at every price level

What is the cheapest cell phone plan? That's a question that probably bounces around your head every day. So here comes Digitaltrends to minimize the confusion with a simple approach that sorts... Read more on Digitaltrends »

Apple Is Weighing a Cheaper iPhone

Will the iPhone be cheap in our lifetime? That probably depends on how old you are. The New York Times puts the kabosh on rumors that Apple is working on a smaller iPhone but keeps our hopes alive... Read more on The New York Times »

The Ethics of Free Cellphone Calls

Yes, there are ways to make free cellphone calls. But should you? The New York Times argues not, even after explaining how you can do so. Now it's up to you to decide. Read more on The New York Times »

Find the cheapest cell phone plan based on personal usage

What's the cheapest cell phone plan? Given the enormous array of providers and options, that question is a real brain teaser. But WSLS.com has the beginnings of an answer by pointing you to a free... Read more on WSLS.com »

How to Build a Car Mount for Your Cellphone from Office Supplies

A cheap cellphone car mount is one of those must-have accessories for anyone with a smartphone apps habit. See how Lifehacker attacks this challenge. Read more on Lifehacker »

True cost of a smartphone: Price plan comparison

Looking for the cheapest smartphone plan may be one of the most frustrating and confusing searches you'll ever undertake. So here comes CNET to your rescue, with a chart comparing the cheapest bundles... Read more on CNET »

Tech Test Drive: Inexpensive cell phones

Cheap cell phones in exchange for a service contract? It may be the devil's bargain, but as the Mercury News points out, it's a darn good way to get a smartphone at a cut-rate price and a simple... Read more on Mercury News »

Cheap Global Roaming Cell Phones?

If you do a lot of traveling, you surely want to know what are the cheapest global phones. PC Magazine did some checking and concluded there's no simple, or cheap, answer. Read more on PC Magazine »

The 10 Best Cheap Prepaid Phone Plans You've Never Heard Of

The best cheap prepaid phone plans aren't necessarily the ones you see advertised. PC Magazine has a round-up of 10 companies that offer hard-to-beat deals for the minutes you need. Read more on PC Magazine »

Cheap cell phone service

Cell phone bills can be steep, as we all know. ABC 30 reports on a couple of providers that consumers say offer good value. Read more on ABC 30 »

Messaging phones that make great stocking stuffers

Who needs a smartphone when you can get a messaging phone for free, or at least cheap. Phonedog offers up four for your cool consideration. Read more on Phonedog »

Comet Smartphone to Start at $10

A super-cheap deal on an Android smartphone. TCMnet has the details. Read more on TCMNet »

Wal-Mart introduces wireless plan under own brand

Here's another cheap cell phone plan you might want to check out. As the Associated Press reports, Wal-Mart is now offering a month-to-month family plan with unlimited calling. This makes cell phone... Read more on Associated Press »

Virgin Mobile prepaid mobile broadband beats contract pricing by $20

Broadband bills got you down? It's time to perk up. WalletPop reports on a cheap prepaid data plan offered by Virgin Mobile USA that handily beats the pricey contracts. Read more on Wallet Pop »

Nokia's E73: A Low-Priced Alternative for the BlackBerry Crowd

If you're needing a new cheap smartphone, the next generation Nokia E73 might suit you just fine. A review in The Washington Post gives it a thumbs up, but notes that the $70 price tag requires... Read more on The Washington Post »

Retailers Enter the Cellphone Fray

Are smart phones the new loss leaders for big box retailers? It certainly seems that way. According to SmartMoney.com, mass merchandisers are offering these little devices at unbeatable prices -- Read more on SmartMoney.com »

Use a $1 Magnifier to Snap Better Cameraphone Photos

Here's a tip, courtesy of The Washington Post, for getting the most out of your cellphone camera. Put a cheap "magnifier" in front of the lens. Hardly a Star Wars fix, but hey, if it works... Read more on The Washington Post »

Smartphones come to prepaid wireless market

Following closely on the heels of the cellphone market, pre-paid plans are beginning to make inroads into the smartphones arena. CNET reports on this growing trend, which is another piece of good... Read more on CNET »

T-Mobile Launches the Low-Priced Nokia Nuron

Yet another new, cheap smartphone. This one from Nokia, to be used with T-Mobile service. Brighthand has a rundown on the features. Read more on Brighthand »

How low can low-cost wireless carriers go?

Price wars are a wonderful thing. According to CNN Money, the price of prepaid cell phone plans is falling as the scrappy carriers fight to lure business from the high-cost contracts offered by... Read more on CNN Money »

Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus Coming to AT&T

For all you AT&T folks eagerly awaiting a Palm Pre you can use, your moment has arrived. PC World reports that the smart phone maker will be rolling out the AT&T version, with a few exclusive services, Read more on PC World »

AT&T and Apple Allow Cheap VoIP Calls on 3G

More news from Apple: use your iPhone for VoIP calls and save yourself a bundle. The New York Times has a rundown on the variety of plans you can choose from. Stay tuned for Skype's response. Read more on The New York Times »

Cheap Mobile Calls, Even Overseas

Going overseas is no excuse not to stay in touch --especially now that international calls with mobile devices are so cheap. Read this article from The New York Times and you'll find some sweet... Read more on The New York Times »

Vonage App Brings VoIP to Blackberry and iPhone

Vonage has introduced a new application much like Google Voice, turning iPhones and Blackberries into big time money-savers, especially for anyone racking up lots of international calls. The wireless... Read more on Network World »

Best Cheap Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint Phones for $50 or Less

Service options, cell phone models, calling plans -- it's enough to give anyone a headache. So here's a blog entry, courtesy of About.com, to help you sort out the cheap from the pricey crowd, and... Read more on About.com »

Verizon Rolls Out Low-Cost Data Plans on Feature Phones

Enough, already! Smart phones, features phones, just regular phones...How do you decide? Verizon is betting bargain-priced data plans will entice users to sign on for its two new feature phones. Read this... Read more on Sci-tech-today.com »

AT&T Will Soon Launch the Low-Priced Samsung Solstice

Smartphone technology is now accessible to the masses. A new phone from Samsung, says Brighthand.com, with those all-important touch-screen features, costs $100 plus a monthly service contract with... Read more on Brighthand.com »

Three cheap alternatives to $40 iPhone stands

You've spent how much for that cool iPhone? Now you need some kind of stand to hold it. You've got your $40 option and then you've got your super cheap options. Read all about it on Cnet. Read more on cnet »

Nokia Debuts Inexpensive Touchscreen Smartphone

More new smartphones on the market mean lower prices and more features. According to Channel Web, Nokia is about to roll out three new smartphones that are relatively affordable and stocked with lots of... Read more on Channel Web »

Cheapest iPhone and iPod battery charger

Does the battery on your iPhone or iPod give out at just the wrong moment -- like when you don't have your charger handy or there's no outlet nearby? iPhone Footprint suggests a solution to your dilemma: Read more on iPhone Footprint »

Talk Is Cheap, if You Ask

Don't unplug that land line just yet. Get assertive and ask your old-fashioned phone company what they can do for you today. Here are some strategy tips from The New York Times. Read more on The New York Times »